With an unsteady start, East Bengal FC began their 2024-25 campaign and secured their first win in their eighth match against NorthEast United FC. However, they failed to complete their hat-trick of wins as they suffered another defeat against Odisha FC in their previous fixture.
Tomorrow, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, East Bengal FC will host their next home fixtures against Punjab, who are currently 5th in the group table with 18 points from 10 matches, while the Red and Gold Brigade sit 11th with 7 points from 10 matches.
Injury woo in East Bengal FC camp
For Oscar Bruzon, injury concerns persist as Madih Talal has been ruled out for the season with an ACL Grade 3 injury (An ACL Grade 3 injury is when the ligament in the knee is completely torn, making the knee very unstable. It often needs surgery to heal). Meanwhile, Saul Crespo and Diamantakos remain unfit for match play. Adding to the challenges, Jeakson’s red card in the previous match has raised card issue for the East Bengal FC tent.
Today In the pre-match press conference East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon said – Punjab FC are looking very consistent. They are tactically strong and are a very good team. They are highly effective in transitions and rarely lose their balance at the back.
On the other side, The Shers stands in a stable position with 6 wins and consistent performances. In the pre-match conference, Punjab FC head coach Dilmperis said, “The result of our development is very natural because the team is working with a lot of discipline under a certain structure and with a culture that wants the team to become better every year.
East Bengal FC have played Punjab FC twice in ISL history but haven’t won either match, with one draw and one loss. Tomorrow, Oscar will be looking for a positive result to get back on track in the competition. On the other side, Dilmperis will be aiming to continue their consistent winning form.
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